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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.82, 27,529.50 and 10,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.82, 27,529.50 and 10,996.83 is: 15,174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.82 : 27,529.50 = 10,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.82/27,529.50 = 10,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.82x = 27,529.50 × 10,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.82x = 302,737,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,737,231.49/19,949.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.94

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